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CAYMAN’S VACCINATION CAMPAIGN IN REGIONAL LEAD

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X Battling out to the finish line in the Girls 200m

DOCTORS HOSPITAL ACCUSES GOVERNMENT OF UNFAIR CONCESSIONS Mental health facility on track By Christopher Tobutt  ELECTION CENTER — page 7 It’s been more than a year since the groundbreaking at the long-awaited Long Term Residential Mental Health Facility at High Rock Road, East End. During that time we’ve had covid, but it still hasn’t really delayed the work on the nine ‘cot- tages,’ surrounding the central Activities Centre that constitute a village-communi- ty atmosphere; one of the key ingredients in a newer, mulitifaceted approach to long term mental health care. Its great news, because its long been known that the Cay- man Islands has been lacking this key to a truly comprehensive approach to men-

Sabrina Turner runs for Prospect X Artist’s impressions of the new facility SEE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY ON TRACK, Page 12

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25 MARCH, 2021 | 7:00 PM | ICCI PARKING LOT 2 Issue No 642 | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Caymanian Times COVID-19 / Foc�s on De�elopment CAYMAN’S VACCINATION DART REASSURES CAMPAIGN IN REGIONAL THE PUBLIC ON NEW LEAD DEVELOPMENT Indications are that the Cayman Is- lands is leading the Caribbean region with its rate of COVID-19 vaccinations. According to the latest reports from Cayman’s health authorities, 41 per cent of the estimated population of 65,000 have received at least one dose of the vaccination against the dreaded virus.

“So far, 26,321 (41% of the estimated pop- ulation)Chief Medicalhave received Officer, at Dr least John one Lee dose says, of have completed the two-dose course.” ish government. the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 12,824 hereWith are that due shipment, by April 7thwill fromhave thereceived Brit- 2010 census and our current estimated over 100,000 doses “which is enough to population“Based on of the 65,000 proportions people, given of inthose the vaccinate the entire adult population of 50,000 people in Cayman,” according to 51% have had at least one dose of the a recent statement HE Governor Martyn eligible (51,893 people aged over 16), Roper. The Dart group has set out to reassure The company acknowledges that with In all 39, 145 COVID-19 vaccines ad- The United Kingdom continues to show the public about its proposed Planned Easter approaching, this topic is especially ministeredPfizer-BioNTech to date vaccine.” in Cayman. a global lead in vaccinations with half of Area Development (PAD) for the area timely for camping. the adult population receiving at least a north of Governor’s Harbour in terms of “Members of the public are welcome to last count, conducted around the time future development and how it may im- camp on Dart’s undeveloped beachfront thatOfficial stage statistics3 of the vaccine show thatrollout at was the or the Oxford-Astra-Zeneca, including 95 pact beach access. properties and we request people please opened, the proportion of those in each perfirst cent dose of ofpeople either over the 60 Prizer-BionTech years old. A statement from the leading local de- camp responsibly.” age bracket under 60 who have had at The UK health services vaccinated a velopment company says they are “aware Dart says it will be placing dumpsters at least one dose is as follows: there is some anxiety in the local commu- • 20% of those aged 16 to 30 nity” about this new project and that they • 29% of those aged 30 to 40 whiletotal of2.1 26.8 million million people people have between had their 8 “would like to clarify a few points that may convenienceBarkers, Starfish and Pointto minimise and north the of impact Kimp- • 36% of those aged 40 to 50 secondDecember dose and so 19 far. March with first doses, be causing concern”. onton the Seafire environment. Resort + Spa for the public’s • 54% of those aged 50 to 60 Dart explains that the new PAD appli- It also invites anyone who has questions This puts the jurisdiction’s vaccina- cation to connect lands east and west of relating to the PAD planning application to tion programme to date ahead of the In the United States, President Joe the Esterley Tibbetts Highway between view it on their website or email the com- other three Caribbean countries leading Biden achieved a goal of vaccinating 100 Governor’s Harbour and Yacht Club “takes pany at [email protected]. with their campaigns; Turks and Caicos millionMeanwhile, people in in Cayman, his first 100as testing days in con- of- a long-range, comprehensive view and, if * More info about PADS provided by tinuesfice, doing for the so withinvirus alongside two months. the vaccina- approved, gives some predictability and the Dart group. dos on 30 per cent, 25 per cent and 21 tion campaign, the last reported batch of certainty to the nature of future develop- A PAD is a relatively new planning tool perIslands, cent Antiguarespectively & Barbuda according and to Barba-statis- 469 COVID-19 showed all negative results. ment in that area.” introduced by the Cayman Islands Govern- tics from the past week. The company says in the spirit of full ment in 2010 which does not give permis- ther at a government facility or in their transparency, wishing to share infor- sion to develop or clear lands. Any devel- homes.There are 847 people in isolation, ei- mation about our proposed plans, Dart opment within the PAD area will require A further 63,000 doses of the Pfiz- scheduled meetings with neighbouring er-BionTech vaccine being administered property owners and other stakehold- It does not give permission to develop ers to provide more details about the orits ownclear specific lands. planningAny development permission. within PAD and Dart’s approach to sustainable development and to answer any ques- planning permission. tions. theA PADPAD area is a will planning require tool its ownthat specificallows “To date, we have held 10 information for mixed-use development, encouraging sessions with more than 500 people and thoughtful master planning for areas of have several more in the pipeline,” the more than 40 acres with at least three uses company adds. (eg. residential, commercial and tourism). Regarding beach access, Dart says: “We It requires a developer to consider utility understand the concerns about retaining infrastructure, transportation solutions, public access and appreciate its value community open spaces, environmental to the community. The recent upgrades management and public services. It provides a framework for development pathway that runs in front of Kimpton in the years ahead and can be adapted to to Public Beach and the 1,300 ft public meet changing needs, if required. In line with the nature of a PAD application, the andSeafire we Resortare considering + Spa provide how convenient to contin- drawings submitted with the current PAD ueaccess this toconnectivity Seven Mile withBeach new in thisdevelop- area, application are conceptual; there are no ments.”

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We will be honor CAL takes immediate POLICE NEWS action to address Fatal Accident at East breach of COVID-19 End Blow Holes 20 March, police and other emergency ser- inflight safety protocols vicesJust were after dispatched 2:35 AM on by Saturday the 9-1-1 morning, Commu- nication Centre to a report of a single-vehi- Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) All active Cayman Airways crew for cle collision that took place along Seaview is aware of media circulating which Road, East End, in the vicinity of the blow- shows some of its Cabin Crew and a and special safety protocols are in place holes. It was reported that a jeep wrangler visiting celebrity – all with masks re- tointernational ensure that flights crew are fullyable vaccinated,to perform that was travelling westbound ran over the moved – on board an inbound interna- their function with mitigated risk of con- guard railing and into the water. tracting and/or transmitting the Cov- One occupant of the vehicle was recov- March 20, 2021. id-19 virus. X Fatal car accident in East End (Photo by tionalThe repatriationairline is working flight onclosely Saturday with As a result of this breach of those COV- Fire Service and was transported to the Cayman Compass) Public Health to determine the result- - Caymanered by officersIslands fromHospital the Caymanby ambulance Islands ing impact, if any, and the staff have plete investigation has commenced, and where he was pronounced dead by the at- This fatal collision is being investigated been placed into quarantine as a pre- theID-19 staff inflight involved safety have protocols, been removed a com caution. from duty. recovered from this collision and no other anyone with information is encouraged to personstending doctor.reported No being other involved persons orhave injured. been by the Traffic and Roads Policing Unit and The roadway was closed to the public Station at 947-2220. Anonymous tips may since the arrival of emergency services to alsocall 649-6254be provided or directlythe Bodden to the Town RCIPS Police via accommodate on-scene investigations and was reopened later that morning. via our website. our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or Large Quantity of Ganja Found by the Police in George Town, 21 March carrying out investigations into circum- March, police had cause to make checks in Justthe South after Church 7:20 AM Street on area Saturday of George 20 Anyone with information is encouraged tostances call the surrounding George Town this find.Police Station at found a number of black garbage bags 949-4222. Anonymous tips may also be Town. During these area checks, officers provided directly to the RCIPS via our Con-

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No one was found in the surrounding fidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our 4 Issue No 642 | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Caymanian Times Local News / Comm�nity Notices DOCTORS HOSPITAL ACCUSES GOVERNMENT OF UNFAIR CONCESSIONS Doctors Hospital is taking the govern- ment's intention to attract foreign invest- ment to court over concessions given to its WORLDhealthcare competitors WATCH claiming that they distort the market. ment, they " firmly believe fair competition PAGE 10 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times providers serves the best interests of all, In a press release, the hospital’s owners especiallyand a level the playing general field public." for all healthcare say they are "seeking a judicial review of “Eliminating the gap between health- the vast unilateral concessions made by care providers in Cayman is more impor- BRITAINthe government to Health City and BRACES...for Aster a hurricane CaymanThe unusual MedCity." nature of this year’s normal. London was already noticing the In the early hours of October 1987 jected to anticompetitive, monopolistic, or AtlanticAccording hurricane to season Doctor's is making Hospital, its This these is the most powerful storm to effects of this weather phenomenon southern England was battered by the dominatingtant than ever. behaviour." No market should be sub- impact felt as far north as the British have hit Ireland in over 50 years. Monday afternoon with the skies turning unannounced Great Storm (they didn’t Isles.concessions "unfairly distort competition an orange tint and the sun taking on an have names then). It further claims that "the power held The storm was Monday evening betweenMainland healthcareUK and Northern providers Ireland on the Cay- eerie glow. by these companies affects the Cayman ploughing its way north-eastwards The very experienced weather are bracing for a pounding from the Weather experts explained that was man Islands, and could ultimately compro-through Northern Ireland, which is part forecaster who under-estimated its economy, our democracy, and ultimately remnants of Hurricane Ophelia which due to dust from the Sahara desert mise the quality of healthcare available."of the United Kingdom, before sweeping impending ferocity has found as much has roared up through the North Atlantic that Ophelia had dragged through the notoriety as the storm itself which killed and was battering the Irish Republic on into Scotland. atmosphere combined with haze caused 18 people and caused extensive damage. Mondayto DM withHealthcare gusts close forto 100 the miles Aster an CaymanNorthern England, Wales as well Doctorsthe health Hospital and well-being is quoted of ouras saying: citizens." "It WORLD WATCH hour.MedCityIt says development, the "vast financial and the concessions proposedas London and other areas in south- away as Portugal. Britain is better prepared this time is Drespecially Yaron unfortunate Rado, Board for Chairmanthe many lo- of by the glow of forest fires from as far around. Already three people have been killed east England were expected to feel the The severe extra-tropical storm comes cal-owned businesses who have been con- PAGE 10 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 effects of the stormCaymanian with high winds and Times It comes just a few days after the 25th in Ireland, and there have been power just a few days after the 30th anniversary tributing to the country for years, shaping outages and other disruptions which torrential rain forecast for some regions, of another weather phenomenon in this anniversary of the now infamous Great mightcerning."financial take concessionsover a week toto return NHP tofor theespecially pro- thosefor in theHealth north. City would applypart of theto theworld. new fa- the commencementStorm of 1987. of construction of our community to what it is today." BRITAIN BRACES...for aposedDoctors development hurricaneHospital atrefers Camana to statementsBay is con- cility", and that the Aster Cayman Medcity phase 1." Doctors Hospital says it sent a pre-ac- The unusual nature of this year’s normal. London was already bynoticing Premier Alden the McLaughlin Inthat the"con- earlywould "nothours have toof pay October duty on medical 1987 The hospital’s owners say while they tion letter to the government on March Atlantic hurricane season is making its This is the most powerful storm to effects of this weather cessionsphenomenon and duty waivers alreadysouthern in place Englandequipment orwas supplies battered for 25 years by after the acknowledge and welcome the govern- impact felt as far north as the British have hit Ireland in over 50 years. Monday afternoon with the skies turning unannounced Great Storm (they didn’t Isles. an orange tint and the sun taking on an have names then). The storm was Monday evening Mainland UK and Northern Ireland eerie glow. 8th but had not yet received a reply. ploughing its way north-eastwards The very experienced weather are bracing for a pounding from the Weather experts explained that was through Northern Ireland, which is part forecaster who under-estimated its remnants of Hurricane Ophelia which due to dust from the Sahara desert of the United Kingdom, before sweeping impending ferocity has COMMUNITYfound as much NOTICES has roared up through the North Atlantic that Ophelia had dragged through the notoriety as the storm itself which killed and was battering the Irish Republic on into Scotland. atmosphere combined with haze caused 18 people and caused extensive damage. Monday with gusts close to 100 miles an Northern England, Wales as well hour. as London and other areas in south- away as Portugal. Britain is better prepared this time around. Already three people have been killed east England were expected to feel the byThe the severe glow extra-tropical of forest fires storm from comes as far in Ireland, and there have been power effects of the storm with high winds and just a few days after the 30thYouth anniversary Groups It comes just invited a few days after to the 25th Expedited Service for outages and other disruptions which torrential rain forecast for some regions, of another weather phenomenon in this anniversary of the now infamous Great might take over a week to return to especially those in the north. part of the world. MoviesStorm on of 1987. the Lawn Exempt Companies The Management and staff of the Heaven. There is no admission and Temporarily Suspended youth groups on the island to come sundown. outPedro and St. enjoy James an is evening inviting underthe various stars gatesFilmgoers open 6:30pm,are encouraged the film beginsto bring at timely review the increase in expedit- their own blankets and refreshments ed exempt company applications. Lawn”. will be on sale. advisesThe Tradethe public and that Busi- it Express applications for ordinary withThe Pedro showing St. James’is set for“Movies Friday on 26th the To learn more contact Lori at admin@ willness be Licensingtemporarily Board sus- companies applying for a new licence Miracles from botanic-park.ky. pending expedited ser- or renewing an existing licence will vice for the processing of continue to be accepted and processed. 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X Heather Bodden X Wayne Panton shares his vision X Osbourne Bodden Wayne Panton shares his vision for Savannah Newlands By Christopher Tobutt tion. He was joined onstage by Community councils. Having a strong district council with reg- ular meetings would, he Country,” Wayne Panton, former Minis- BuildsTaking Country up her running place mateson the Osbourne podium, terWith of Financial the slogan, Services, “Community Commerce Builds and Bodden and Heather Bodden. to problem issues that the Environment (2013-2017) held a big to serve you is a passion and an undying aresaid, raised, “Bring aimed resolution at en- meeting at the ICCI parking lot, to share Heather Bodden said, “Wayne’s desire hancing quality of life in his vision with the people of Savannah and the country as a whole. He has always the district.” He also said - beencommitment a man ofto thehis Newlandsword, and community is well-re- he wished to establish spected. Wayne has carried and Newlands, ready for the April 14 Elec out many projects for the Watch programmes. “To - buildmore a strong Neighbourhood commu- lands communities without nity you need to have anybenefit publicity. of the SavannahWayne Panton New events you need to have is extremely knowledgeable engagements that In- X “Community Builds Country,” platform with Wayne Panton, and professional in all his un- volve Cayman commu- Heather Bodden and Osbourne Bodden dertakings. He will not only nity as a whole,” he said. represent us here, but on the Mr. Panton added that he would also like strategic places along with trained person- international stage.” to establish more Community Emergency nel to operate them. Turning his attention Wayne Panton outlined Response Teams in the district, using the to transport, Mr. Panton outlined his plans many plans to improve elec- situation that arose after Hurricane Ivan as for a reliable public transport system, toral district. He said he an example of why they are needed. He also which involved busses that would go into would push for a revision in said he would like to see more Automated X The audience the law relating to district SEE WAYNE PANTON, Page 7

External Defibrillators across Newlands at ELVIS CLAIMS THE STAGE FOR CAYMAN BRAC EAST Mr McKeever wants to see a marina When the issue of reopening the bor- McKeever, had the platform to himself to ders came up Mr McKeever agreed with a espouseCandidate his forviews Cayman on a Bracrange East, of issues Elvis as a safe haven and tourism development. cautious approach. when he appeared solo via video link in Hebuilt also for strongly the Cayman advocates Brac East a housing to function pro- “We have to move with caution but we the Chamber of Commerce’s continuing gramme - with solar panels - “to get people have to open. It’s a must,” he said. Candidates Forum series. to come back to the district” referring to He also felt that focus should now be The sitting MP for the constituency his own business investment in the area. on stay-over tourism and commended - Asked for his strategies to lower the Premier Alden McLaughlin on the govern- nor-Connolly, declined to participate due cost of living Mr McKeever questioned the ment’s management of the pandemic. and Minister of MEYSAL, Juliana O’Con current import duties structure as a main He is against uncontrolled development the organisers. contributing factor. to a conflicting appointment, according to- “The system has to be completely over- X Candidate for Cayman Brac East, Elvis eever who has a background in construc- hauled,” he said pointing to high import protectedof Cayman from Brac overexploitation. saying that the natural McKeever Businessman and musician Mr McK duties on basic consumer items while lux- environment,And referring including to his fishing,maritime should experi be- says he is running because the constituen- ury imports are duty-free. He also target- ence, he dismissed the idea of cruise calls On the wider issue of economic devel- cytion been real ignored estate, farming, saying that fishing the incumbentand music, ed fuel prices as needing to be reviewed opment and population growth, Mr Mc- has “neglected her people” and called for the utilities regulator OfReg both nautical and commercial grounds. Keever was adamant that Caymanians “When you get in a position for too long to be dismantled “for having no back- to When Cayman the Bracissue asof the being decriminalisation impractical on should be given preferential access to jobs. you get too comfortable.” bone”. of decriminalisation of marijuana was “The immigration law has been watered On the broader national issues, he was Mr McKeever who strongly favours brought up, Mr McKeever who has been in down to protect the business interest,” he critical of the current insurance system casino gambling feels the same about a the vanguard of the campaign to legalise stated. accusing the companies of “coming here national lottery on the basis that the rev- cannabis - and has run afoul of the law for Speaking on the repeated threats to the and handpicking the healthy people and enue could fund community and other it was unquivocal in his stance. leaving out the indigenous Caymanian.” He programmes. He also observed that many “I want full legalisation, and the small global regulators of constantly “moving - Caymanians were already playing the lot- farmers are going to be the ones with the thefinancial goalposts”. services sector, he accused the adequate for the support needed by the el- tery in the United States. license, not the big corporations,” he stated. Asked for his views on same-sex civil derlyfelt the especially National for Assistance the provision Office of was health in Regarding affordable housing, he felt partnerships Mr KcKeever said there were insurance. the education system revamped to put many Caymanians are being denied ac- more pressing societal issues such as lack “We have to tell these people you must moreThe emphasisCayman Brac on vocationalEast challenger trades wants and cess to mortgages because of their pay of parental guidance and misguided young insure these people at a reasonable price says that vulnerable young people are be- structure in the tourist industry and de- people which need to be addressed. or you don’t do business in the Cayman Is- ing sidelined without any proper support manded that the next government should "Leave the gay people alone," he admon- lands, plain and simple.” systems for them. look into it. ished. 6 Issue No 642 | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Caymanian Times Election Center

Sabrina Turner to run for Prospect Immigration specialist Sabrina world. The issue of maternity leave Turner is running for election for the would also be one that she would take on, ensuring a fairer period of request of her community. time for women to have with their Prospect constituency at the specific- baby before they go back to work, munity have been asking me to run while ensuring a more inclusive sit- “The Prospect and Red Bay com uation for men also, with the aim of years, as they seek more female rep- introducing better paternity leave for resentationfor office for in the Government,” past seven sheto eight con- fathers. “I believe that a strong female Ms Turner said she believed that voice is needed in Government to ad- femalesfirmed. in Government offer a soft- vocate for such changes to be made,” er and more nurturing approach to dealing with the issues of the day. Community and gender affairs “At the moment, it’s all about the wouldshe confirmed. be the area of Government in ego,” she said. “Females have that which she felt most suited to serve, natural mothering instinct that with culture an intrinsic part of the makes them seek peaceful ways of equation to ensure young people had communication, of being diplomatic a better start in life. rather than disrespectful.” “Our young people could have the particular, she would ensure easier A wide range of issues would ben- best education there is, but if they access to quality early learning for then have to go back to a broken all. said, and legislation was “grossly home, where there is lack of access “We must ensure that all early lacking”efit from on a many feminine fronts. approach, These issues she to parents with a calm head, then it learning centres are held to the same ranged from dealing with the cost of is evident we need to stabalise the standards and, most importantly, we living, which included concerns such situation. We must ensure that there should ensure that such access is free as reducing duties on the cost of fem- are not huge peaks and troughs in a for parents,” she said. “At the mo- inine and baby products, as well as young person’s life,” she said. ment, there is a serious gap between the inequality of pay that many wom- Education and the well-being of different early learning centres and en faced. She also felt that legislation they must be singing out of the same was required to force all Government book.” boards to have female representa- anotheryoung people area that started she would at the give zero her to tion, as is the case elsewhere in the focus,five age should group, she and become that elected. would beIn SEE SABRINA TURNER, Page 7 Election Center Caymanian Times | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Issue No 642 7

Sabrina Turner to run for Prospect CONTINUED FROM Page 6

Looking at education a little further in the community (The Prospect & Red down the line, Ms Turner felt that trade schools for young people at was very cost- to offer free training/courses to retool and ly if students could not be sponsored or upskillBay Schools) youths these and peoplefacilities in could the evenings be used obtain scholarships. Using resources with- and incentivise facilitators, which would be more feasible for the those who could not afford to pay/unable to get sponsor- ship. As a strong advocate for her local com- munity, Ms Turner was a founder of the

localProspect community and Red together Bay Community on a social Group, lev- ela non-profitand helps the organisation community that bind brings together the when there are issues to be addressed. As someone who has been so closely bound to the local community, and who has seen the successes of living in such a tight-knit community, she believed she was well placed to deal with issues in a broader context. With her campaign headquarters recently opened, she is already planning to use the location as a central spot for the way, it’s a win/win for the entire commu- stressed and the children don’t have to community, a place in which young and nity, with the elderly gaining knowledge stand out in the rain to catch a bus,” she old can get together and learn from each from our digitally-savvy young people.” furthered. other, another important step in the bond- Other projects that she sees working “Through instigating and running the ing of the entire community. “I want to use the space as a think scheme, and then successfully rolling out have proven my love for my local commu- tank, bringing young people in with their island-wide,in her local include community, recycling first drives as a pilotand nity,Prospect/Red and, based Bay upon Community our successes Group, with I knowledge of Facebook and social media also providing a better pick up and col- this group, I believe this could be an easy and then use that knowledge to educate lection service for children travelling to transition that could be rolled out to the our older persons,” she stated. “In this and from school “so the parents don’t get wider community,” she added.

On the topic of education, Mr. Panton people are very keen on the subject as well Wayne Panton shares his vision as very knowledgeable. “Young people are Primary School, recently renamed after talking about it. They have more vested in for Savannah Newlands said it was sad to find that the Savannah- the future,” he said. CONTINUED FROM Page 5 sistently scored “weak” designations in On the problem of affordable housing, reports.education He iconsaid Joannathat it was Clark, necessary had con to Mr. Panton suggested a law which forc- ing bush was a disincentive to people - es foreign land investors to either begin nannies and helpers to walk up Hirst Road dropping litter. Many landscapers are also cation system, when more money is spent building on land or to sell it, within the forthe milesheart beforeof Newlands, getting rather to work. than “We leaving also tempted to dispose of their garden waste thanfind out private what schools, was going but wrong with in“worse the edu re- timeframe of around a year, in order to want to complete the acquisition of a com- in bush too, and Mr. Panton suggested a prevent them hanging onto the land out munity van to assist with the transporta- community composting facility as a rem- the talented people in the community simply out of speculation, a process that tion of minors,” he said, as well as “Identify edy. “Properly resourcing, beautifying and whosults.” would He alsolove suggestedto volunteer mobilizing their time allto was inevitably driving land prices up. road improvements that are needed. We maintaining public parks was also nec- read to school children or mentor them He also wondered why a government also have issues with drainage here. Drill- essary, as many of the parks have fallen in some way, “We can come together as a guaranteed mortgage scheme had been ing deep wells brings water from the sur- into a state of disrepair, Mr. Panton said. community and get involved in their lives,” shelved in 2012. “You would think they face so we need a proper drainage plan in Parks that were done 10 or 12 years ago he said, “and help them to overcome any would want to put something like that place,” Mr. Panton said. have degraded. Our children deserve bet- temporary issues that they have.” in place,” he said. Housing Government On the topic of maintaining roadsides ter than that – a place they can play safely On the topic of the environment, Mr. Guaranteed Mortgage scheme shut down public spaces, Mr. Panton said that clear- without getting hurt.” Panton said that he has found that young in 2012. 8 Issue No 642 | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Caymanian Times B�siness Coralisle Group Provides Additional Support in Light of Pandemic Pressures One development during the COVID-19 pays for its services. However, it is the only pandemic has been the growing number programme of its kind available through a of people seeking help for their mental Ms. Frazier said CG’s EAP and wellness well-being. From a survey completed in initiatives“The closer were we reflectiveare with what’s of the happen- compa- 2019 versus a survey in August 2020, the medical insurer in Bermuda, The Baha- ingny’s in people-first the lives of approach our members, to business. the bet- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Pre- mas, BVI, TCI and Barbados. Confidentiali- ter we are able to support them,” she said. vention reported that symptoms of anxi- professionalty is maintained staff. within the organizational “It’s better for them, better for us and bet- ety had tripled and symptoms of depres- confines of the EAP and its independent ter for the communities we live in.” sion had quadrupled. ing commitment to the concept of well- Should any current CG medical mem- Mental health referrals around the ness.The Its EAP longstanding initiative reflects Zest Wellness CG’s expand- pro- bers question their eligibility for this pro- world are soaring. The causes are well gramme, for example, has brought forward gramme, please contact your local cus- understood: job losses, diminished pay- a new focus on mental health through its tomer service representative for details. cheques, economic displacement and lost dential, providing counselling and access virtual content, including webinars, pod- opportunity; isolation due to lockdowns topersonal various issue. resources The programmeto help people is confi-man- casts and annual health conference, its About Coralisle Group Ltd. and social distancing, and the profound age their emotional, practical and physical meditation series with Deepak Chopra impact of grief for loved ones lost. Sur- needs. and its recently launched Mindful Leader holding company for the Coralisle Group veys and opinions in countries large and “Adding this programme to our mem- Programme, featuring Michael Apollo, an of CoralisleCompanies Group (CG orLtd. the is Group),a Bermuda-based which has small substantiate what is now seen as an bers available resources was a vital step international expert in workplace mind- emerging mental health crisis. for us to take because so many people are fulness.” Since the declaration of the pandemic struggling to cope with pressures from the commercial operations in Bermuda, the one year ago, Coralisle Group Ltd. (CG) has queline Perreault noted that “Mental andCayman Caicos Islands, Islands. The The Bahamas, Group thecomprises British monitored its impact in every jurisdiction healthCG’s programmes Corporate Wellness are surpassing Director phys- Jac- independentlyVirgin Islands, incorporated Barbados and companies the Turks in interactionspandemic,” CG’swith Chiefour client Operating base, we Officer have these jurisdictions offering property and introducing the Employee Assistance Pro- seenfor Health and heardBeth Frazier the need said. for “In additional our daily time, and requests by our members for it operates. In November, it took action, moreical activitysupport programmesin this area substantiate for the first the pensions and health, life assurance and vide increased mental wellness support selling and physical wellness. It is impor- trend. As a result, we will continue raising personalcasualty insurance,investment employee products benefits and hasfor togramme eligible as members a value-added with comprehensivebenefit to pro- tantsupport that for we mental listen health,and respond financial to coun-these awareness and creating important new health insurance cover. needs in a way that’s easily accessible for levels of support through coaching, work- Group draws commercial strength from The Employee Assistance Programme, our clients.” shops and educational content, and part- thereceived cohesion an Aof rating a group from of companies AM Best. Theac- also known as EAP, is a free, 24/7 service CG’s EAP is available everywhere CG nering with local and international mental cessing a variety of skills, experience and offering member support for any work or operates and there are no charges or co- health experts.” local knowledge in different jurisdictions. WORLD WATCH PAGE 10 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | IssueCaymanian No 132 Times | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Caymanian Issue No 642 Times9 BRITAIN BRACES...for a hurricane The unusual nature of this year’s normal. London was already noticing the In the early hours of October 1987 Atlantic hurricane season is making its This is the most powerful storm to effects of this weather phenomenon southern England was battered by the impact felt as far north as the British have hit Ireland in over 50 years. Monday afternoon with the skies turning unannounced Great Storm (they didn’t Isles. an orange tint and the sun taking on an have names then). The storm was Monday evening Mainland UK and Northern Ireland eerie glow. ploughing its way north-eastwards The very experienced weather are bracing for a pounding from the Weather experts explained that was through Northern Ireland, which is part forecaster who under-estimated its remnants of Hurricane Ophelia which due to dust from the Sahara desert of the United Kingdom, before sweeping impending ferocity has found as much has roared up through the North Atlantic that Ophelia had dragged through the notoriety as the storm itself which killed and was battering the Irish Republic on into Scotland. atmosphere combined with haze caused 18 people and caused extensive damage. Monday with gusts close to 100 miles an Northern England, Wales as well hour. as London and other areas in south- away as Portugal. Britain is better prepared this time around. Already three people have been killed east England were expected to feel the byThe the severe glow extra-tropical of forest fires storm from comes as far in Ireland, and there have been power effects of the storm with high winds and just a few days after the 30th anniversary It comes just a few days after the 25th outages and other disruptions which torrential rain forecast for some regions, of another weather phenomenon in this anniversary of the now infamous Great might take over a week to return to especially those in the north. part of the world. Storm of 1987.

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Little Cayman clean-up nets 3,100 pounds of trash Having just returned from Little Cay- pollution on this island made it clear that people of such beautiful islands, we have man, the Plastic Free Cayman team have to stop being part of the problem and start tive effort. Coming together as a communi- had a successful two-day clean-up where ed. being a part of solution. If we just make tyhelp,” is the she most confirmed. effective “It way has to to combat be a collec- this more than 30 volunteers managed to re- changeHe believed must occur that immediately,”if an island as Ben small stat- as simple changes like using reusable bags issue.” move more than 3,100 pounds of rubbish Little Cayman was harbouring hundreds when shopping or a bamboo toothbrush, Plastic Free Cayman founder Claire from the shores of the smallest of the Cay- of thousands of pounds of waste on their we will stop being a part of the plastic ep- man Islands. beaches, the plastic epidemic was an issue idemic.” Clean-up campaign and plastic ban poli- The environment group partnered larger than most could comprehend. Dejea encouraged more people to lend a cyHughes similar continues to what tohas push been for seen a National on oth- er Caribbean islands. There may be new CCMI, the Department of the Environ- weekend's trip act as a call to action for “Coming out and lending a hand in the found hope with the upcoming Govern- ment,with TheSouthern Little Cross Cayman Club, National Little C Trust,Tours our“We community hope that and our Government,” findings from he thisad- monthlyhand in the beach fight. clean-ups is such a huge ment to address this issue, she said. and Protect Our Future for the two day vised. “The use of plastics must come to an clean-up event last weekend, focusing on end. If one of the most untouched and nat- ural places on the planet has been impact- ed so severely, it should be clear that plas- OwenCharles Island Bright (600 (removing pounds removed). 830 pounds), tics must be banned immediately in the Mary’s Bay (1700 pounds removed) and Cayman Islands, and we must begin to rely on alternative products.”

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Mary’s Bay could easily be mistaken Ourfor a Future, small landfill,” said that they the confirmed. volume of rubbishBen Somerville, found was Leader“heartbreaking”. of Protect “While it was clear that the vast majority of this garbage wasn’t from locals, but was from neighbouring islands and brought to shore by the ocean (evident through the various languages of the products and the companies), the amount of plastic 12 Issue No 642 | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Caymanian Times Local News

X Looking around one of the new cottages X Construction of the new facility Mental health facility on track for end of year opening CONTINUED FROM Page 1 that await. The architecture of the pro- Showing me around, Dr. Lockhart said, can go back into community and be able ject reflects its purpose. The cottages “So this is like a little village being build. In to work, function and manage their house- tal health care, one that doesn’t just keep are set into little clusters, so that it rep- each of these cottages we have space for someone in a hospital bed and medicate resents communities-within-communi- six patients, each having their own room, “We know when we are ill, one of the them, but gradually re-integrates them so ties; a nice way of learning or re-learn- their own bathroom, so everyone has their firsthold andthings their we finances,” want as hehuman said. nature is that they can stand on their own two feet ing social skills. Present on the tour own little apartment in it. They are sepa- to have our family members with us,” he and better manage life’s challenges and were the Premier, Hon Alden McLaugh- rated so that there can be a family – type said. One of the challenges we’ve faced curve-balls. lin, Minister of Health Hon. Dwayne setup and that helps people to bond as a is that all these years we have lacked a On a recent tour, it was impressive to Seymour, Minister of Home Affairs Hon. unit in each cottage and it helps them to proper mental health facility and we’ve see the progress. The basic structures Tara Rivers, and Dr. Marc Lockhart who take pride in each cottage. They are going had to send our patients overseas. We’ve are already more-or-less there, it is just has been helping to oversee the project to be able to design the yards and the gar- putting on the roofs and finishing off from the beginning. dens around each one, too. been sending many there for many “It’s a community, so its helping people years.had a contractWe have withabout Jamaica fifteen andthere we’ve and to learn the skills and the necessary tools the problem is that many family mem- for them to go back into society. This is not bers feel alienated from their loved ones just a typical hospital where people are there.” REPATRIATION just kept on a ward and medicated, and re- Hon Tara Rivers said, “ I am really hap- leased back. So there are going to be a lot py to be part of a government that is now of social skills that are going on, and being really bringing this to fruition. This long FLIGHTS learned. term facility will certainly address a huge So the whole architecture of the Cen- need we’ve had for a very long time. tre facilitates the holistic mental health Premier Hon Alden McLaughlin said, “I Effective March 1, 2021 through April 30, 2021 experience. “Every aspect of this facility believe it is going to be world class and was planned with rehabilitation in mind, it will mean that we will be able to bring and when we say rehabilitation we mean home many of our own people who are in GRAND CAYMAN - KINGSTON KINGSTON - GRAND CAYMAN to really get people to a point where they similar facilities in the region.” FLT DEPARTS ARRIVES FREQUENCY FLT DEPARTS ARRIVES FREQUENCY 3600 10:00am 11:05am FRIDAYS 3601 12:15pm 1:20pm FRIDAYS

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X Reciting the Athletes’ Pledge X Levi Superville, followed by Juan Pablo and James Crooks in the final stretch of the 3000m John Gray reigns again By Christopher Tobutt

It was a great time to enjoy the cama- raderie of teammates from school, try to beat some records (maybe even qualify for CARIFTA) and make friends outside your school circle too. Oh and have quite a lot of fun, whether taking part or cheering for

- tuallyyour school.in wonderful The day three-part began in harmony) fine style, andwith reciting the singing the Athlete’s of the National Pledge. Song (ac - ary sports title against 12 other private andJohn government Gray retained schools, the and Inter one Second home- schooler. Second came Clifton Hunter, and Third, Cayman International School. The other schools in the two-day event, between 11 and 12 March at the Truman

Academy, Cayman International School, CaymanBodden SportsPrep & Complex High School, included Cayman Cayman Is- lands Further Education Centre, Dual En- rollment –UCCI, Grace Christian Academy, Layman E. Scott High School, Lighthouse School, St. Ignatius Catholic School, Triple C School, and the UCCI. On Thursday 11 March track events in-

1500m for boys and girls, and the 100m forcluded boys the and 400m girls. finals Field for events boys andincluded girls,

- Under 18 Boys Discuss, Under 18 Girls- High Jump, Under 14 Girls Long Jump Fi nal, and Under14 girls’ discus final, the un der12,During girls Friday high jumpmorning final, ofand the the , undertrack events16 girls included shot put thefinal. grueling 3000 meter finals both for boys and for girls, as well as 200m races. Levi Superville won the Boys’ third.3000 inEvents a very also exciting included finish, the withUnder-16 Juan boysPablo long coming jump, second, as well and as shot James put, Crooks jave- lin, discus and long-jump events. There were lots of medal presentations towards the end of the morning and afternoon, too.

4x100 relays, which are always exciting. The events on Friday finished off with the-

Martine McKenzie won the 400m hur- dersondles and excelled Delora by Johnson winning won the the 100m, Long 200m.Jump and Devonte the High Howell Jump. won Aaliyannah the 100m, An 200m, 400m, and Stephen Watson won the High JumpSEE JOHN and GRAY the LongREIGNS Jump. AGAIN, Page 14 X Levi Superville came first in the 3000m, followed by Juan Pablo and James Crooks 14 Issue No 642 | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Caymanian Times Local Sports

X Boys’ high jump John Gray reigns again CONTINUED FROM Page 13

Minister the Hon Tara Rivers said “I’m championships, we couldn’t do this last just so happy to be here on behalf of the year because of the covid lockdown, so government for the inter-secondary I think we should all be thankful for the schools sports day, a staple of our academ- steps that have been taken to protect ic calendar and its really great to see both everybody and I think the athletes should public and private schools and even home appreciate the opportunity they’ve got to- school children are out here in a healthy, day, where other athletes cant do this in competitive environment and fostering other areas of the world. Obviously I want friendships across school lines as well.” our athletes to compete in a respectful “I feel grateful and thankful for us being andJohn winning Gray High mentality School toas win,well. butGood I want luck ableJohn to Gray compete Principal at the Jonathan inter Clarksecondary said, to everybody.”

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X Girls Long Jump X Javelin Local Sports Caymanian Times | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Issue No 642 15 Girls Softball – Game Reports SOL Pumas 7, Sol Panthers 6 Scoring by inning: CILLA Girls Softball concluded the reg- TEAM 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th TOTAL - ular season on Monday, March 15th as the SOL Pumas 2 2 0 3 0 7 idfly defensivenear second game base while later playing in the SOL Pumas held on to defeat the SOL Pan- SOL Panthers 3 0 1 1 1 6 game. Lindsay Bodden had a sol thers, 7-6 in another close contest. season. Kenia Rostran led the offensive attack Final Regular Season Standings: first base for the first time this for the SOL Pumas, reaching base both TEAM Won Lost Tied RF RA GB different players score a run, SOL Pumas 6 2 0 0 The SOL Jaguars had seven 4 3 1 94 93 1.5 Archbold-McLaughlin pitched a complete SOL Jaguars 82 87 run homer in the second inning. gametimes toand earn scoring the win. two runs. Pitcher Jialy SOL Panthers 1 6 1 4.5 and Withney Jackson hit a three The SOL Panthers were led by Eowyn 82 78 Hawkins, who reached base in all three at SOL Jaguars 12, X SOL Jaguars keptClara most Ramos of the finished bats silent 1-1 with on bats and scored twice. Teammate Hannah Sol Panthers 11 thisan RBI night. and twoZhanna walks, McDonald but Jialy The end-of-season tournament began all three runners managed to score on the The SOL Panthers turned two excellent on March 17th with a thrilling game as play after the ball bounced away. Shay lat- Bodden was also on base three times. er advanced to third base on a wild pitch made a good catch on a fly ball to left and 11-3 to pull out a dramatic 12-11 win and Clara brought her home with the game thefield. SOL Pumas for being on base three double plays. Right fielder Ayjha Ebanks the SOL Jaguars rallied from deficits of 6-0 winning run on a solid line drive base hit timesGame and balls her good were pitching, presented and to to Jialy With of- made a fine running catch and threw to The SOL Panthers built up a good lead softfirst linerto double and again off the got runner. the second Later outin the at within their a balanced final at bat. offensive attack. Lili Ale- Scoring by inning: of pitching and her three run homer to left game first baseman Demae Lee caught a ria, Stephanie Menko, Keirsten McLaugh- to centreTEAM field. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th TOTAL centre.ney of the SOL Jaguars for a good inning lin, and Demae Lee each scored two runs, SOL Panthers 6 5 0 — — 11 Scoring by inning: 3 5 4 — — yearfirst base.player Ayjha for her great catch. SOL Jaguars 12 TEAM 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th TOTAL The game ball was presented to first SOL Jaguars 1 3 1 0 2 7 for the regular season with a 6-2 record. with Stephanie’s RBI double being the big SOL Pumas 10, Sol Jaguars 7 SOL Pumas 2 3 3 2 — 10 The SOL Pumas finished in first place blow in the six run first inning. Catcher- In Saturday’s contest Leila Dixon, An- sor,Jahzara who Barnes was twoadded for two three RBIs. with three Current Standings: The SOL Jaguars were led by Rio Wind two run singles, as the SOL Pumas used TEAM Won Lost Tied RF RA RD two runs, Shay Windsor, who was two agelie balanced Bodden offensive and Jeliyah attack McLean to defeat each hadthe SOL Pumas 1 0 0 10 7 1 1 0 19 21 -2 runs scored, Janey Veilleux, who scored SOL Jaguars +3 Clara Ramos, who was three for three with SOL Panthers 0 1 0 11 12 -1 for three with three runs and an RBI, and Archbold-McLaughlinSOL Jaguars, 10-7. and Stefany Mar- - Aydis Rostran, Tracey Campbell, Jialy A reminder to the general public that two runs and two RBIs. twoThe outs intense and the game bases came loaded down for to the the SOL fi tinez each scored twice for the victors, place over the next month, with a grand nal inning. The SOL Panthers led 11-8 with while Jialy pitched a complete game, Little League’s fundraising raffle is taking- striking out five batters. Aydis made a fine- tion, or to get tickets, please contact info@ X SOL Pumas out.Jaguars. However Shay hit the a catchhigh pop-up was dropped just behind and eycatch also in madethe first a very inning good and catch ran over on ato pop tag littleleague.kyprize of CI $10,000. or 916-5643. For further informa second base that appeared to be the final first base to complete a double play. Trac Caymanian Caymanian Times 2021

+ = SUCCESS 1 PRICE DOUBLE YOUR REACH Election Packages Available Email [email protected] or call 9162000 / 9458463 16 Issue No 642 | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Caymanian Times International OVERSEAS TERRITORIES MENTIONED FOR ASYLUM PROCESSING A report in The Times newspaper suggests that some ed into the UK especially those coming directly from war Overseas Territories could be under consideration as pro- cessing centres for asylum seekers. The idea, said to be fashioned on the Australian system, surfacedzones. last year when it was reported that the govern- have named Gibraltar and the Isle of Man among several ment had considered building an asylum processing cen- locationsThe UK being paper looked says at. top British government officials the South Atlantic Ocean. has said the issue “has not been raised with me at any tre on Ascension Island, a British Overseas Territory in- level".But the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo land Council, said moving asylum seekers more than 4,000 At that time, Alan Nicholls, a member of the Ascension Is the idea, which he rejected as "entirely unviable". nightmare" and not well received by the islanders. He told BBC News he had "very serious concerns" over milesIn the to the UK, British the opposition overseas territory Labour wouldParty hasbe a called"logistical the denied knowledge of the plan. idea “ludicrous, inhumane, completely impractical and The Isle of Man, a British Crown Dependency, has also wildly expensive". preparing to introduce new legislation aimed at clamping downThis on comes refugees at the crossing British Home the English Secretary, Channel Priti Patel,mainly is long and proud history of offering refuge to those who from France. needA British protection. Home Tens Office of thousands official has of said: people "The have UK rebuilt has a The legislation proposes what has been described as their lives in the UK and we will continue to provide safe X British Home Secretary, Priti Patel new ‘legal safe routes for genuine refugees' to be accept- and legal routes in the future.” ST MAARTEN REFERS THE DUTCH GOVERNMENT TO THE UN The parliament of the Dutch Caribbean territory St St Maarten along with Curacao and Aruba voted for Maarten has referred the administering power, The a new ‘kingdom partner’ status with the Dutch gov- ernment in 2010 which gives them more individual neocolonialism. autonomy but leaves oversight of good governance, Netherlands,MPs in St Maarten to the Unitedobject to Nations conditions on allegationsattached to ofa defence and the judiciary in the hands of the Dutch COVID-19 aid package. It includes a monitoring body government. appointed by the Dutch government to oversee reforms sector cutbacks and tackling criminality. heThe was Dutch “unpleasantly Junior Foreign surprised” Affairs by Minister, the complaint Raymond to rangingThe petition, from more signed efficient by 12 tax of collections the 15 MPs to publicin St Knops, was reported by Dutch News.nl as saying that Maarten’s parliament says while they accept the pack- an explanation. age and some of the conditions, a monitoring body to the“I UNhave and had has to asked conclude the Stthat Maarten St Maarten government at the mo for- oversee those critical areas of local government func- ment is not able to function fully autonomously," he tions is unacceptable. said. They claim the Dutch government is using the pandem- "We do not want to take away the island’s autono- ic and a previous wrangle over aid from the devastating my but to help it assume full autonomy in the years to Hurricane Irma of 2017 to tighten its grip on the territory. come." X St Maarten parliament SMART CLASSIFIEDS Post your ads online for free Displayed on our website and also in our newspaper Property Rentals Real Estate Sales Automobile Sales & Services And more smartclassifieds.ky Regional Caymanian Times | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Issue No 642 17

CARIBBEAN BRIEFS Jamaican cops start Cuban mining signs wearing cameras more deals Cuba’s mining industry is in line started wearing body-worn cam- for millions of dollars’ extra revenue eras.Jamaican police officers have following recent partnership deals. They are being rolled out for Cuba has signed several agree- - ments with overseas companies in the past six months, despite COV- Andrewmembers Holness of the Jamaica said. He Constab said the ID-19 challenges. While mining re- camerasulary Force will (JCF), provide Prime protection Minister mains a state-controlled activity in Cuba, foreign companies have been public through the provision of active in the sector for decades. anfor objective members view of the of incidents. JCF and the Partnerships include the Moa “This will have a positive im- mine in a deal between Canada’s pact on the speed at which inci- X Body-warn cameras will help Jamaican cops Sherritt International and Cuba’s X Cuba’s expanding mining industry helps the dents are investigated and dis- economy posed of,” Holness said. tions and mobility for members of the which produces huge quantities of “Our strategy is multidimensional, police force. nickelstate-run and Generalcobalt. Australian Nickel Company, mining com- Meanwhile, Cuban President Miguel He claimed that around 120 police fa- panies have sealed two deals in Cuba in our steady and deliberate efforts, we have cilities have been repaired, refurbished recent months. the economy, which has struggled amid practical and citizen-focused. Through and constructed over the last three years, In September, Caribe Metals Corpora- aDíaz-Canel slump in tourism has taken during steps the to pandemic. overhaul that we will overcome the crime monster - tion and Cuban state-run miner Geom- These include scrapping the US dol- been seeing results and I am confident ment in creating a more standardised, inera formed the Minera del Sur deal, lar-pegged convertible peso and updating Holness said the government is com- while there has been significant invest focused on tailings at historical copper the list of activities self-employed Cuban mittedin Jamaica,” to improving he said. the working condi- mine El Cobre. nationals are allowed to undertake. fit-for-purpose and newer transportation fleet. Antigua PM asks Biden for vaccines Americans will want to vacation in the Caribbean also - strengthens his appeal. ibbeanAntigua Community and Barbuda (CARICOM) Prime Ministercountries Gaston be given Browne some He pointed out that the Caribbean region is among ofhas the written AstraZeneca to US President vaccines Joe his Biden government requesting is providing that Car the worst affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic Canada and Mexico. through unemployment, poverty and increased debt. He The White House announced Thursday that four mil- said: “The vulnerability of states must become an im- lion doses of the vaccine would be released to the US' two portant criterion in the provision of vaccines, and the Caribbean region is among the most vulnerable in the vaccines abroad. world.” neighbours, marking the first time it has directly supplied the Caribbean is the third border of the US, and the same not addressed soon, we face a crumbling of our security wayIn ina letterwhich to that President country's Biden, safety Browne would pointed be imperilled out that if Alarmingly, Browne added that “if these conditions are the population of Canada and Mexico were not inoculated - to achieve herd immunity, the US would remain at risk if tagesystems to the from detriment which drugof our traffickers, countries andmoney of the launderers, US. Inev- CARICOM countries were neglected. The fact that many itably,people there traffickers, will also and be organiseda surge of crimerefugees”. will take advan X Gaston Browne wants US vaccine help Grenada spotlights its Honduras prez accused high achievers of corruption again

- originateGrenada from is boosting the Spice its Island. tourism profile edHonduras bribes from President a drug Juantraf- byHigh profiling achievers how manyin many talented industries live andare Orlando Hernández accept the focus of a video marketing campaign — not just while running for that highlights the experiences available ficker as recently as 2019 to visitors in the tri-island destination of prosecutor claimed Friday. Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique officeIn the years closing earlier arguments — a US as it prepares to open up from pandemic of the trial of accused Hon- lockdown. - Grenada's fashion designers, entertain- ers, musicians, farmers, artists and tour duran drug trafficker Geo- guides are the focus of the campaign. torneyvanny Michael Fuentes Lockard Ramírez said in - thatNew the York, defendant Assistant had US met At with and paid bribes of mil- X Juan Orlando Hernandez seems to be mired in corrup- The first phase of the campaign fea- lions of dollars to Hernán- tion iontures designer recording of Grenadian artist Jevaughn descent. JohnHer designs'V'ghn and have Fe been Noel, worn an international by Michelle fashOba- The repeated allegations against one of his brothers faces the possibility of X Beyonce wears a Fe Noel outfit dez twice in 2019. "All have a powerful story to tell about - same court by next week. howma and Grenada Beyoncé. has shaped their lives," said Another campaign highlights ‘oil down’, Hernández, who has been president since a life sentence for drug trafficking in the Clarice Modeste-Curwen, minister of Grenada's national dish, a hearty one-pot January 2014, have overshadowed the al tourism. "These are the stories, experi- casserole of breadfruit, chicken dump- withlegations any crime. against Fuentes Ramírez, even Lockard also said that Fuentes Ramírez- ences and connections that today's trav- lings, callaloo and other vegetables all though Hernández has not been charged questmet with to discuss high-ranking a money officials laundering in the eller is seeking." stewed in coconut milk, herbs and spices. business.Honduran military at Hernández’s re Hernández has repeatedly denied any connection to drug trafficking, though 18 Issue No 642 | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Caymanian Times Puzzles / Comics

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